Agni missiles have been in the arsenal of the Indian armed forces since the early 1990s. This latest variant of the Agni missile is equipped with MIRV technology. Here's what this means, and why it is significant.

In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the tenth instalment, we answer the question: 'Why do global sea surface temperatures matter?'

What is not expected to be made public is the unique alphanumeric code printed on each electoral bond that is only visible under certain light.

The CAA, which had led to widespread protests in the winter of 2019-20, is also under challenge before the Supreme Court. Why is the CAA contentious, and what will change after it is implemented?

India has successfully tested an Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology, joining a small group of countries with this capability. Apart from inflicting crippling damage on the enemy, these missiles can dodge most defence systems.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the ‘Ashram Bhoomi Vandana’, a symbolic laying of the foundation stone, and unveil the masterplan of the Rs 1,200 crore Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development Project in Ahmedabad. Here’s what will change…

US President Joe Biden mentioned the 22-year-old Riley during his State of the Union speech. What was the context, and why did it lead to a political row over immigration?

What do the Rules notified by the government for the implementation of the new citizenship law say? What documents must applicants provide, and who will be in charge of processing their applications?

Many of the arguments around the CAA echo those made in the Constituent Assembly more than 70 years ago, including that 'India was a natural home to Hindus and Sikhs' and 'Assam's demography was being changed'. Here is what was argued, and how Nehru, others…

While the Hyodol dolls look like cuddly soft toys, their ability to recognise emotions, talk, and play music can offer some form of engagement to seniors.

How have small and mid caps done in recent months? Why are SEBI and AMFI ringing alarm bells over too much ‘froth’, price manipulation, and excessive speculation?

The pilot of the indigenously-built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, which crashed in Jaisalmer district on Tuesday, successfully ejected from his aircraft.

Recent testing by the state government found artificial colouring in 107 of 171 gobhi manchurian samples, and 15 of 25 cotton candy samples.

The beginning of 'core loading' at the Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor marks a critical milestone in the country's three-stage nuclear power programme. How does the FBR work to convert 'fertile material' to fissile material?

This was Göransson’s second Oscar after ‘Black Panther’ in 2018. Why does his work stand out, and how has he become the new sonic maverick for music in films?

Devin comes with some advanced capabilities in software development, including coding, debugging, problem-solving, etc. Here's all you need to know about it

The biggest, at least in terms of the financial implications, promise among the five announced on Wednesday (March 13) is called “Mahalakshmi” and it involves transferring Rs 1 lakh every year to a woman from a poor family.

What is pi? How is it calculated? And why do we care so much about it?

Why has the High Level Committee under former President Ramnath Kovind recommended One Nation, One Election? What are the arguements it has made in its favour? And how will such a proposal be implemented?

The idea of One Nation, One Election, endorsed by the Kovind committee, has been amplified by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014. BJP election manifestos going back 40 years have proposed simultaneous elections as a way to make the process “fair”.

Einstein wrote to Nehru on June 13, 1947, underlining the reasons India should support Israel. Nehru wrote back on July 11, 1947, with a polite but firm no. Here are excerpts from the two letters.